Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI opened worldwide on June 25, 2026. Two editions exist, and there is one detail that has caught a lot of buyers off guard.
The editions
The Standard Edition is $79.99 (around £69.99) and contains the base game. Nothing is cut from the story or the map.
The Ultimate Edition is $99.99 (around £89.99) and adds an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons and apparel threaded across Jason and Lucia’s story. It is digital only.
The code-in-box catch
Physical copies on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S contain a download code, not a disc. If you were planning to buy physically so you could resell or lend the game later, that is not an option here. No edition ships on a disc.
There is no Collector’s Edition of the game
This trips people up constantly. The $399.99 “Vice City Collection” that has been widely covered is a merchandise box — it does not include a copy of the game. There is no Special or Collector’s Edition of GTA 6 itself. Standard and Ultimate are the only two.
Pre-order bonuses
Every pre-order placed before November 20, 2026 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, which carries benefits tied to the Vice City era. Digital pre-orders also include a free month of GTA+.
Digital pre-loading is reported to begin on November 12, one week before launch — confirm that with your platform store closer to the date.